Mark Your Calendars! October

Ongoing Complimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark Dist rict Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/356-5555 for more information and to book group tours.First Friday each month: Natchitoches American...

Northwestern State

Here is a look at the week of Oct. 11-17 at Northwestern State University.Oct. 12 – Classes resume after Fall break.Oct. 13 - NSU Chamber Choir Fall Concert, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. # Oct. 14 - Guest artist recital, Kenneth Saxon, piano, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. # Oct. 15 – Soccer vs....

CASA Superhero Run is planned

Now is the time to sign up for the second annual Superhero Run, complete with a costume contest and awards.The event, which benefits abused and neglected children in foster care through CASA of Central Louisiana, takes place Saturday, Nov. 6, on the Natchitoches Riverbank.

Golden Star Chapter to sell hamburgers boxes

Golden Star Chapter NO. 62 is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser.The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, in the parking at 940 Keyser Ave., Natchitoches, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.A hamburger snack box with burger cooked to order, chips, dessert, small gift, and water or soda will be...

Village of Georgetown to host Seniors at banquet in December

The Village of Georgetown Senior Citizens Luncheon Banquet will be Dec. 13 at noon.Each year the Village of Georgetown hosts a banquet for seniors of the community and surrounding communities.The Village provides a full course meal as well as giving gifts to the community seniors.The volunteer...

Register for Mahjong tournament

Join the Prudhomme Rouquier Foundation in partnership with the Service League of Natchitoches, for the first Crak’n on the Cane Mahjong Tournament, benefiting the preservation of the historic Prudhomme-Rouquier House.The event takes place Monday, Oct. 26, at Riverside Reserve.

Becky Thomas Meziere to be recognized as Tradition Bearer

Becky Thomas-Meziere to be recognized as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer Pine needle basket maker Becky Thomas-Meziere will be named a Louisiana Tradition Bearer by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and...

$3.25 million grant will support nursing students at NSU

Northwestern State University has been awarded a five-year grant expected to provide $3.25 million through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to support eligible Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students and...

NSU names acting academic administrators in four areas

Four acting and interim academic administrators have been named at Northwestern State University, according to Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Greg Handel.

Northwestern will hold 3 classes of Pick up Your Brush painting for kids from 7-12 years old

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Engagement will offer Pick Up Your Brush painting classes on Oct. 15 and 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall.